San Marcos Development Code (effective Nov. 3, 2021)

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Supplemental Development Standards

the City to do so, charging the actual cost thereof to the proper ty owner. 2. The Responsible Official may require the removal of a tree or par t of a tree or any other vegetation that is within or overhanging a public right-of-way or easement if the tree or vegetation:

Division 5: SCREENING

Section 7.2.5.1 Service Areas

A. Trash and recycling collection and other similar service areas must be located to the side or rear of buildings. Trash and recycling collection areas must be located as far away from residential structures on neighboring proper ties as practical. B. Service areas must be screened on 3 sides by a wall that matches the color and material of the building facade and is a minimum 6 feet in height. Service areas must be screened on the 4th side by a solid gate at a minimum of 6 feet in height. The gate is optional when the dumpsters are facing an alley. Figure 7.17 Service ARea Screening

a. Is diseased or infested and in danger of falling;

b. Is creating a traffic hazard or sight distance hazard for traffic on a public street; or c. Is interfering with safe and proper maintenance of the right-of-way or easement.

(This Section was approved by Ord. No. 2021-05 on 3-16-21)

Section 7.2.4.2 Maintenance

A. The owner of the building, or the manager or agent of the owner, shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscape areas. B. The areas shall be maintained so as to present a neat and orderly appearance at all times and shall be kept free of refuse and debris. C. All planted areas shall be provided with a readily available water supply and watered sufficiently to maintain plant viability. D. All trees shall be maintained in accordance with the ANSI A300 Pruning Standard and ANSI Z133.1 Safety Standards. It is encouraged that work is completed by a Cer tified Arborist licensed by the International Society of Arboriculture, bonded, and insured. E. Maintenance shall include the replacement of all dead plant material needed to meet the requirements of this Ar ticle. Should a tree die or be removed for which credit has been obtained pursuant to this Land Development Code, trees sufficient to equal the area credited shall be required. A smaller tree that will have a mature crown similar to the tree removed may be substituted if the planting area or pervious cover provided for the larger tree is retained.

C. The gate and wall must be maintained in good working order and must remain closed except when trash pick-ups occur. Section 7.2.5.2 Utilities

A. Roof Mounted Utility Screening

1. Roof-mounted equipment must be set back at least 10 feet from the edge of the roof and screened from ground level view from abutting proper ty or abutting public street (not including an alley). 2. New buildings must provide a parapet wall or other architectural element that is compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material and color that fully screens roof mounted equipment from ground level view.

(This Section was approved by Ord. No. 2021-05 on 3-16-21)

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Amended: November 3, 2021 San Marcos Development Code